The Burt Clark Foundation’s RunForBurt 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser is in memory of Natchitoches native Burt Clark, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and citizen. Burt was an avid runner and cyclist who tragically transitioned this life way too soon. Burt was committed to encouraging, inspiring, and motivating everyone he met to engage in a […]
Natchitoches Farmers Market is located on the Downtown Natchitoches Riverbank. Vendors sell fresh fruits and vegetables, plants and cut flowers, herbs, farm fresh eggs, homemade baked goods, honey, jams and jellies, handcrafted works of art and much much more!
Join us for the Melrose Fall Festival! There will be vendors selling handcrafted items. Also, a photo backdrop, food vendors, a portable park, and arts and crafts tables for the kids! Home tours will also be offered for an additional cost.
Please join us as Dr.Shane Rasmussen, NSU professor and Director of the Louisiana Folklife Center, interviews the Delphins about their traditions and work. The program will include a cermony honoring the Delphins as Louisiana tradition bearers.
A pumpkin decorating contest!Join us Downtown for some pumpkin fun! There will be food, entertainment, and cash prizes! More information to come!
Get ready for a bewitching evening family-friendly fun as Melrose On the Cane presents "Moonlight Over Melrose" a Halloween Extravaganza
Join the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce for our annual Light the Way 5k. Lace up your running shoes as we get ready to come together for an evening of fun, fitness, and community spirit. The Light the Way 5k and Fun Run is back for year four! This night-time race is entirely lit with the […]
Holiday Kids Fest on the Downtown Riverbank 3-9pmLive Entertainment 6-8pm
More than 300 Northwestern State students, faculty and staff in the School of Creative and Performing Arts combine their talents to present the Gala as a kickoff to the Natchitoches Christmas Festival. Large crowds attend the Gala each year which is based on the long-running Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular.
More than 300 Northwestern State students, faculty and staff in the School of Creative and Performing Arts combine their talents to present the Gala as a kickoff to the Natchitoches Christmas Festival. Large crowds attend the Gala each year which is based on the long-running Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular.
Join us for some live music at our Downtown Riverbank !Live Music - Jenny & Kelli 6-8pm
More than 300 Northwestern State students, faculty and staff in the School of Creative and Performing Arts combine their talents to present the Gala as a kickoff to the Natchitoches Christmas Festival. Large crowds attend the Gala each year which is based on the long-running Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular.
Visitors to the site are welcome to tour the site, watch the morning Christmas Parade, visit the 18th Centurary re-enactors, view a variety of demonstrations throughout the day.
Mark your calendars! Celebrate the Christmas season in Louisiana’s oldest city. Enjoy our daylong festival filled with music, entertainment, arts and crafts, food vendors, and our famous firework show choreographed to holiday music over Cane River Lake. More information to come!
Visit Santa in his house on the South end of the Downtown River bank through December 3- 23, 2023 Click the link below to read all about the history of The Santa Claus House
Official website for Natchitoches Travel and Events Information — Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau
